Applicants and nominations are invited for the Director of National Institute of Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology (NIIDV) in National Health Research Institutes (NHRI), Taiwan.

The National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan is a non-profit and mission-oriented biomedical research institute in Taiwan. Its mission is to advance medical and health research and improve people's health and well-being. NIIDV is one of the prestigious institutes in NHRI and conducts infectious research including antimicrobial resistance of bacteria and molds, surveillance of viruses and epidemiology in Taiwan, pathogenic mechanisms of tumor viruses, and development of vaccines and relevant platforms. For more background information regarding this position and the Institute can be found at the website: http://iv.nhri.org.tw/zhtw/

The Director is responsible for conceiving, planning and supervision of research and development programs as well as collaborations with other institutes within NHRI, government, and universities or industrial partners. Eligible candidates should have a doctorate (Ph.D. and/or M.D.) degree with a strong record of productive, interdisciplinary research in infectious disease and vaccine discovery/development. Prospective candidates are also expected to have strong organizational, administrative, communicative and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated abilities to lead a productive multidisciplinary team and develop effective strategic plan.

Proficiency in Chinese language, the ability to work effectively in Taiwan's research environment and experience in pharmaceutical related business are preferred.

Interested applicants are requested to submit a complete Curriculum Vitae and a brief statement of research expertise, administrative experience, and vision or plan for the development of the Institute (one or two pages). In addition, please arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to:

Search Committee for
The Director of National Institute of Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology
Department of Research Planning and Development
National Health Research Institutes
35 Keyan Road, Zhunan, Miaoli County 35053, Taiwan

Contact Person: Ms. Joyce Hsu (e-mail: joyce@nhri.edu.tw)

For full consideration, the application should be received by 15 January, 2024. The position is open till a successful candidate is selected. Submitted materials will not be returned.

NHRI is an equal opportunity employer. Women and non-Taiwanese citizens are encouraged to apply.